5-letter words starting with G

There are 414 5-letter words starting with G in our word list, and 110 of them are common English words such as GATOR, GIVER, GOOFY, GREAT and GUESS.

414words in total
110common words
GAUZYhighest scoring (18 points)
GABBYlongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words starting with G

110 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

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5-letter words 110 words

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All 414 5-letter words starting with G

Includes 304 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words starting with G are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 414 5-letter words starting with G. 110 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, GAUZY scores 18 points, followed by GHAZI (18). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.